Hall of Ocean Life, American Museum of Natural History
New York – April 22, 2004 - Kenyon & Kenyon today celebrated its 125th Anniversary with a spectacular Gala Reception at The American Museum of Natural History.
More than 400 attorneys, guests and New York City Officials attended the historic event in the extraordinary setting of the Hall of Ocean Life. Beneath the Museum’s giant replica Blue Whale, guests were treated to live performances by legendary jazz musician and two-time Grammy award winner Chuck Mangione and his band.
The firm was presented with a Mayoral Proclamation by Commissioner Brian G. Andersson, on behalf of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Carl Weisbrod, President of the Downtown Alliance, brought special greetings and congratulations to the firm from New York City’s downtown business community. He recognized Kenyon & Kenyon’s historic commitment to downtown New York, it’s renewed commitment since September 11th and managing partner Robert T. Tobin’s strong leadership.
Mayor Bloomberg’s acknowledgement noted, “One hundred and twenty five years after its founding, Kenyon & Kenyon is at the forefront of intellectual property law.” The proclamation continued: “Kenyon and Kenyon has expanded since its days as a five-man firm on Park Place. It is now 200 lawyers strong, and it has opened offices in Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley. Yet even with these changes, and as industries have grown and new ones have developed, it has always possessed the same commitment to its clients that it had 125 years ago, and the same endless spirit that makes New York City the world’s second home.”
“We were on the cutting edge in 1879, we are still on the cutting edge today, and will continue to be for the next 125 years,“ said managing partner Robert T. Tobin as he proudly accepted the Mayoral Proclamation declaring April 22, 2004 “Kenyon & Kenyon day.” “We have a lot to celebrate on our day,” he continued.“We do it the Kenyon way, with bright, intelligent people, all of whom are experts in their field.
Highlights of the evening featured a unique multimedia presentation displaying documents chronicling the firm’s 125-year history, including the original partnership agreement.